Mick McCarthy Announces Final 23-Man Irish Squad Ahead Of Qualifiers

Mick McCarthy has cut his Irish squad down to 23, ahead of the European qualifiers against Gibraltar and Georgia in two weeks time.

The new Irish boss initially named a 38-man squadbut has cut 15 players as the Boys in Green prepare for the game against Gibraltar on Saturday, March 23rd.

Preston’s Alan Browne and Portsmouth’s Ronan Curtis are both included in the 23-man squad despite picking up injuries recently for their clubs, but McCarthy outlined that he will likely replace the duo ahead of the games.

Goalkeepers Kieran O’Hara and Caoimhin Kelleher are both not included with the latter joining up with Stephen Kenny’s U21s.